Recent content by Lordyosch

It was confirmed as David Simmonite in the local press. Owner of my local Land Rover workshop/ dealer and father of 2 champion racing driver daughters. Car Boss Dies In Crash (from Bradford Telegraph and Argus) A sad loss to his family,the local Land Rover community and this village. ly

Chequer plate, it looks cool but does it actually do anything? Does it add protection/reinforcement to the locations where it is attached or is it just pretty bits of metal? ly

Why is the 200/300tdi so good? Which of my exacting criteria does it meet? ly

So then, oh wise and experienced ones (or noisy and opinionated ones)... Which is the best engine to grace a Landrover? I'm thinking performance/ efficiency/ longevity Petrol/Diesel? ly

I think I've won. 'er Indoors agrees that it would be good to have a land rover. Unfortunately the finance fairies have decreed that we can't have one until next year, and only limited funds will be available, but hey, we'll get a landy! The secret to my success was changing the wallpaper on...

Is it possible to pay 3-5K for a 110 station wagon and get a decent motor that won't give you immediate grief? Or is the 3-5K price range more of a 'project' vehicle? ly

Anyone any idea what the release date is for the new Defender? can't afford one but it would fun to perv over one at the dealers. ly

... But is it legal to camp on anything other than on designated camp sites.... It is illegal to 'wild camp' in England and Wales. Wherever you camp you need landowners permission (under UK law every blade of grass/ square foot of land is owned by someone). In Scotland you can wild camp...

Actually, I think there is light at the end of the Land rover owning tunnel. Its just a case of continuous effort until I succeed. At least I laid the groundwork by suggesting a Porsche 928 first... ly

we have a Picasso HDI, a nice, sensible, large family car. But not as cool or as exciting as a defender. Also, having done 102K miles I'm not sure how much longer it'll last. (being French and all...)

...the wife has reservations about practicality and cost. She agrees in principle that it would be a fun car to own but is trying to be all 'sensible'. What tips can you give me? I'm after a 110SW either county or XS most probably 2nd hand. ly